Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2001

Members Present

Approval of the Agenda

Approval of the Minutes of February 5, 2001

Commissioner Wolfe MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS
SUB­MITTED. Commissioner Oberquell SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MO­TION CARRIED.

Audience Reports and Requests

Director Pat Libbey introduced
Laura Pennington. Laura is joining Public Health and
Social Services as an Administrative Assistant. The
Board welcomed Laura.

Correspondence

There
was no correspondence.

2001 Consolidated Contract with Washington State Department
of Health

Sherri
McDonald explained that the Consolidated Contract is the
main mechanism used to transmit federal and state funding
for personal health public health services.
Background information on the specific program areas
contained in the contract was provided. Commissioner
Oberquell asked if there was a dollar increase in the
contract over last year and if so where the money came
from. Staff will provide a comparison of the 2000 and
2001 contract amounts. When discussion was complete, Commissioner
Wolfe MOVED TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE THE 2001
CONSOLIDATED CONTRACT #CO8662 BETWEEN THURSTON COUNTY
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

DEPARTMENT
AND THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Commissioner
Oberquell SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED.

Appointments to the Family
Planning Advisory Committee

Sherri
McDonald reviewed the purpose and responsibilities of the
Family Planning Advisory Committee (FPAC) and explained
that the Committee is recommending appointment and
reappointment of several individuals.

Commissioner
Oberquell asked several questions concerning membership
requirements and the recruitment process. Staff
present provided some information and will supply
additional information to the Board. Commissioner
Wolfe MOVED TO APPOINT AND REAPPOINT APPLICANTS TO THE
FAMILY PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Commissioner
Oberquell SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED.

Nisqually Reach DNA Study Grant

Pat Libbey provided an
introduction indicating the Department is interested in
submitting a joint Centennial Clean Water Grant application
with the Thurston Conservation District to identify and
correct non-point pollution sources that contribute to
surface water pollution with the area. County tasks will
include DNA testing to determine the source of E. coli
bacterial found in surface waters in the Nisqually Reach
area, some dye tracing of onsite sewage systems in close
proximity to McAllister Creek, and sampling to identify
pollution sources. Linda Hofstad was present and
answered questions concerning the grant. Commissioner
Wolfe MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A
JOINT CONSERVATION DISTRICT/COUNTY CENTENNIAL GRANT
APPLICATION TO DOE TO UNDERTAKE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
ACTIVITIES IN THE MCALLISTER CREEK/NISQUALLY REACH
BASIN. Commissioner Oberquell SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Director's Report

Pat Libbey provided a brief
update on the schedule of Shellfish Focus Groups.

Commissioner Oberquell relayed
questions and concerns raised to her by members of the
public.

Based on discussion held with
Commissioner Oberquell, Mr. Libbey recommended fees be
waived for a septic system application submitted by Dana
and Ken Brackett. Information contained in the record
was confusing and given the Department’s role in the
situation it is not appropriate to charge the
fees. Commissioner Wolfe MOVED TO WAIVE
THE FEES FOR DANA AND KEN BRACKETT. Commissioner
Oberquell SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Health Officer's Report

Dr. Diana Yu reported on the
following:

1)A warrant was issue to pick up a non compliant
tuberculosis client. A hearing will be held later in
the week.

2)An increase in Hepatitis A has been seen in a
specific population.

3)There is a new ruling about the types of syringes
that must be used to administer immunizations. Staff
is looking at syringe options and evaluating cost.
The State has been supplying syringes to the Department but
will no longer be doing so with the new requirements.
This will have a financial impact. Staff will look
into this issue further and report back to the Board.

4)Ten cases of Measles have been confirmed in King
County. Dr. Yu provided general information on why we
are seeing a resurgence of measles.

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